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For the second year in a row, William Paterson University has been named to Forbes’ prestigious “Best-In-State Employers” list, recognizing the institution as one of the highest-rated employers in New Jersey based on nationwide surveys.
Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey more than 160,000 workers across the country who are employed by companies with at least 500 people. The anonymous survey asked about workers’ current employer, as well as any previous employers they’ve had in the past two years, covering the topics of working conditions, compensation and benefits, potential for growth, diversity, and more.
William Paterson University employs close to 1,000 full-time professionals who work in a variety of positions ranging from professors to administrative staff, physical plant operations, campus police, athletics coaches, academic advisors, managers, and more.
“I am proud of William Paterson’s dedicated faculty and staff, whose shared commitment to the success of our students creates a strong campus culture, where talented people can grow professionally and advance their careers,” says University President Richard J. Helldobler. “We are honored to be recognized by Forbes and believe that William Paterson, the great place to work, is inextricably linked to William Paterson, the greatest place for New Jersey students to get a great, affordable college education.”
William Paterson is a strong proponent of employees growing their careers there. More than fifty percent of the University’s roles are filled by promotions from within. WP also boasts flexible work arrangements with a four-day summer work week, robust retirement plans, tuition benefits for employees and their dependents, tax-free savings opportunities, and a professional learning series that has been nationally recognized for its innovation.
“At William Paterson University, we cultivate a purpose-driven workplace that values professional and personal growth, work-life balance, and a strong sense of community,” says Vice President for Human Resources Allison Boucher-Jarvis. “Our employees’ contributions matter, and they know it. Making a meaningful impact on our diverse student body drives us all, together. We lift our employees and students as we climb—ensuring shared success at every level.”
As a powerhouse for new talent, William Paterson University offers unmatched support and next-level learning experiences. Together, we're reinventing what an excellent education looks like - here's how.
Our classrooms are never confined to four walls. Students work closely with faculty, get firsthand research experience, and discover fields they never knew existed. And because no two learners are alike, we offer flexible degree options, alternate credentials, and liberal transfer credits.
Your Success Is Our Priority
The transition to college can come with many questions, which is why all first-year Pioneers are paired with a Student Success Team.
This tailored team of experts is composed of a professional advisor, financial aid counselor, career coach, and starting sophomore year, a faculty mentor in the student’s major.
Discover What You Will. Power.
The first semester of college can be overwhelming, and Will. Power. 101, our first-year program, is designed to empower students throughout this life transition. In this semester-long course, students will explore what it means to be a powerhouse in academics, campus involvement and personal development, all while becoming more ingrained in the William Paterson community.
Mentorship That Goes Beyond The Classroom
We have exceptional faculty at William Paterson, and in addition to being experts in their fields, our professors strongly emphasize and prioritize mentorship. Here, students refine and grow in their skills while working alongside and building meaningful relationships with faculty.
We equip our students with the skills and resources they need to thrive, as both thoughtful members of society and career-ready graduates. See how you can excel at William Paterson.
